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Returning Perth manager Andy Kyle has backed his local arms to play key roles early as the Heat’s imports settle into the Australian Baseball League following their quarantine period.

He also flagged the chance for some of Western Australia’s young pitchers to get a chance at ABL level with expander rosters, Mitch Neunborn Adelaide-bound and Perth also set to enter the new season without Philadelphia prospect Josh Hendrickson and reliable reliever Josh Rawlinson.

Perth has announced Andy Kyle will return as the club’s manager for the next two Australian Baseball League seasons, replacing Brooke Knight.

Knight departed the Heat during the offseason due to the impact of COVID-19 and an increased workload but the four-time ABL winners will be in safe hands under Kyle.